Gronkowski was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report, but will miss his fifth straight game to start the season. The All Pro tight end is still recovering from off-season forearm and back surgeries, and though it appears he is getting closer, there is no clear timetable on his return.

Wide receiver Danny Amendola did make the trip to Cincinnati and will be a game-time decision. Amendola, who was also listed as questionable on Friday, has been sidelined with a groin injury and hasn’t seen game action since Week 1’s win over the Buffalo Bills.

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